Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
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Statewide
Typical Degree: Associate's degree
Employed as of 2023: 1,005
2033 Projected Openings: 966
Entry Level Salary: $42,090
Median Salary: $72,610
Experienced Level Salary: $95,610
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Berea College
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Hazard Community and Technical College
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
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